The average train between Groningen and Poitiers takes 10h 36m and the fastest train takes 8h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Groningen to Poitiers. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Groningen and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 1:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Gouda and take an average of 10h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Poitiers station via Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
Groningen to Poitiers train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Poitiers train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Poitiers station.
Book your Groningen to Poitiers train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Groningen and Poitiers is 861.4 km. The road distance is 1,019 km.
You can take a train from Groningen to Poitiers via Gouda, Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 32m.